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Interior Angles Correction Full Solution

The document outlines the process of computing and correcting interior angles from a closed compass traverse using given bearings. It details the conversion of quadrantal bearings to whole circle bearings, the calculation of interior angles, and the correction for observational errors. The final corrected interior angles are provided, ensuring the sum aligns with the expected theoretical value.

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Interior Angles Correction Full Solution

The document outlines the process of computing and correcting interior angles from a closed compass traverse using given bearings. It details the conversion of quadrantal bearings to whole circle bearings, the calculation of interior angles, and the correction for observational errors. The final corrected interior angles are provided, ensuring the sum aligns with the expected theoretical value.

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Computation and Correction of Interior Angles

Question:

Following are the bearings taken in a closed compass traverse:

Compute the interior angles and correct them for observational errors.

Given Bearings Data:

Line Fore Bearing (FB) Back Bearing (BB)

AB S37°30'E N37°30'W

BC S43°15'W N44°15'E

CD N73°00'W S72°15'E

DE N12°45'E S13°15'W

EA N60°00'E S59°00'W

Step 1: Convert Quadrantal Bearings to Whole Circle Bearings (WCB)

The fore bearings are converted into whole circle bearings (WCB) using the formulas:

- N x E -> WCB = x

- S x E -> WCB = 180 - x

- S x W -> WCB = 180 + x

- N x W -> WCB = 360 - x

Converted WCB Data:

Line WCB (Degrees)

AB 142.5

BC 223.25

CD 287.0

DE 12.75

EA 60.0
Step 2: Compute Interior Angles

The interior angles are computed using the formula:

Interior Angle = |WCB_next - WCB_current|

If the computed angle is greater than 180°, subtract it from 360° to get the correct interior angle.

Computed Interior Angles:

Point Interior Angle (Degrees)

B 80.75

C 63.75

D 85.75

E 47.25

A 82.5

Step 3: Compute and Correct for Observational Errors

For a closed traverse with 5 sides:

Expected Sum = (2 x 5 - 4) x 90 = 540 degrees

Computed Sum = 360.0 degrees

Error = 180.0 degrees

Correction per angle = 36.00 degrees

Corrected Interior Angles:

Point Corrected Angle (Degrees)

B 116.75

C 99.75

D 121.75

E 83.25

A 118.50

Conclusion:
The interior angles were computed and corrected for observational errors, ensuring that the sum

meets the expected theoretical value.

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